Hans Onya

Biographic Data

ID5224321
NAMEHans Onya
GIVEN NAMESHans
FAMILY NAMEOnya
SIGNATUREONYA H
AFFILIATIONSUniversity of Limpopo
ORCID0000-0001-6368-5981
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS14
TOTAL CITATIONS9
WORKS AS AUTHOR14
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2005
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2025
H-INDEX2

  • Exploring the Socio-Economic Drivers of Gender-Based-Violence

    Open AccessMahlodi P Maphakela, Tiisetso Aubrey Chuene et al.ARTICLEGender Issues2025References: 3

    The study explored the socio-economic drivers and dynamics of gender-based violence (GBV) in a rural community in Limpopo Province, South Africa. Using a qualitative, exploratory and descriptive design, in-depth interviews were conducted with 24 participants selected using purposeful sampling. The data was analysed using Tech’s open coding method. Four major themes emerged: (a) Subjugation of genders and power dynamics within the society, (b) Dru…

  • Sociocognitive Predictors of Condom Use and Intentions Among Adolescents in Three Sub-Saharan Sites

    Open AccessSander Matthijs Egger, Sander M Eggers et al.ARTICLEArchives of Sexual Behavior2016Cited by: 6References: 62

    Many HIV intervention programs in sub-Saharan Africa have applied social cognitive theories such as the theory of planned behavior. However, a recent sub-Saharan African review was unable to show increased effectiveness for theory-based interventions. This study assessed whether the predictive value of attitudes, subjective norms, self-efficacy, and intention was similar to studies in Europe and the U.S., and whether there were differences betwee…

  • Adolescents’ Communication with Parents, Other Adult Family Members and Teachers on Sexuality

    Open AccessFrancis Sande Namisi, Francis Namisi et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2015

  • Social Cognition Variables and Victimization as Predictors of Sexual Debut Among Adolescents in South Africa and Tanzania

    Open AccessAnnegreet Wubs, Annegreet Gera Wubs et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2015

  • Promoting sexual and reproductive health among adolescents in southern and eastern Africa (PREPARE)

    Open AccessLeif Edvard Aarø, Catherine Mathews et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2014

    Controlled Trials ISRCTN56270821 (Cape Town); Controlled Trials ISRCTN10386599 (Limpopo); Clinical Trials NCT01772628 (Kampala); Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12613000900718 (Dar es Salaam)

  • Condom use and sexuality communication with adults

    Open AccessFrancis Sande Namisi, Leif Edvard Aarø et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2013

    The findings are consistent with the assertion that communication on sexuality issues between adolescents and significant adults results in safer sexual practices, as reflected by condom use, among in-school adolescents. The associations between communication variables and condom use might have been stronger if we had measured additional aspects of communication such as whether or not it was initiated by the adolescents themselves, the quality of…

  • Community influences on adolescents’ use of home-brewed alcohol in rural South Africa

    Open AccessHans Onya, Abebe Tessera et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2012

    Findings highlight community influences on alcohol use among rural adolescents in South Africa. Feeling affirmed and valued by the broader community appears to protect adolescents against early alcohol use. In contrast, perceptions of high levels of adult anti-social behavior and crime and violence in the community are significant risks for early alcohol initiation. Implications of these findings for the prevention of alcohol use among adolescent…

  • Can any teacher teach sexuality and HIV/Aids? Perspectives of South African Life Orientation teachers

    Arnfinn Helleve, Alan J Flisher et al.ARTICLESex Education2011

    In this paper we explore the perceived desirable characteristics of South African Life Orientation teachers for teaching sexuality and HIV/AIDS. We also investigate the extent to which these characteristics can be understood as parts of a role script for teaching HIV/AIDS and sexuality. Data were collected from teachers who taught Grade Eight and Grade Nine students in South African public high schools. The teachers particularly emphasised the im…

  • South African teachers' reflections on the impact of culture on their teaching of sexuality and HIV/Aids

    Arnfinn Helleve, Alan J Flisher et al.ARTICLECulture Health & Sexuality2009

    This paper aims to explore South African Life Orientation teachers' perception and practice of teaching HIV/AIDS and sexuality in a cultural perspective. We aim to investigate how teachers respond to perceived cultural differences between the local community and the content of their teaching. Data were collected through interviews with teachers who taught students in grades 8 or 9 in public high schools. The teachers expressed differing viewpoint…

  • What is needed for health promotion in Africa

    Open AccessDavid Sanders, Ruth Stern et al.ARTICLECritical Public Health2008

    Health Promotion in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is currently facing many difficult challenges. Health status is worse than in any other region, with the midpoint data indicating that that SSA is not on track to achieve any of the Millenium Development Goals. This paper explores the history of health promotion in Africa, from before Alma Ata, through the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, and up to the present. Using examples from Mozambique, Zimbabwe and South…

  • Young Males' Gendered Sexuality in the Era of HIV and Aids in Limpopo Province, South Africa

    Open AccessAnders Ragnarsson, Hans E Onya et al.ARTICLEQualitative Health Research2008Cited by: 3References: 29

    This article is focused on young males' sexual identity and behaviors in rural South Africa. The study comprised 19 focus group discussions with adolescents aged 12 to 14 years. The informants depict male sexuality as biologically predetermined, where physical needs and practices such as circumcision legitimize early sexual debut. Furthermore, the construction of male sexual identity and power imbalances in relationships are already evident at an…

  • Home Brewed Alcohol use Among High School Students in a Rural South African Community

    Hans Onya, Alan J Flisher et al.ARTICLEJournal of Psychology in Africa2006

    This study investigates the use of home brewed alcoholic beverages among adolescents in high schools in a rural community in South Africa. There is much concern about alcohol misuse among young people and very little information exists on alcohol produced by the informal liquor industry in South Africa. A total of 1600 high school students participated in the study. The prevalence rates for past year use of home brewed alcohol was 22.2%. There wa…

  • Sexual Partners in a Rural South African Setting1

    Open AccessElias Mpofu, Alan J Flisher et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2006

  • Correlates of drug use in rural Africa

    Elias Mpofu, Khalipha M Bility et al.ARTICLEJournal of Psychology in Africa2005

    The results of a study on drug/substance use and sexual behaviours are reported for 1 573 teenagers from a rural district of South Africa (males = 834; females = 692; mean age = 16.27 years and SD = 2.77 years). The teenagers reported on their drug/substance use, use of condoms, experience with anal sex and number of sexual partners. The analyses considered the prevalence of drug/substance use, condom use and anal sex within sexually-active cohor…